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Re: Tire Failures
Well I just received the estimate for the repairs. 10,000 dollars. Yes, I said 10,000 dollars. This is a local auto body shop that also does RV work. They have a good reputation in my area. I was a bit shocked at the estimate given that there isn't any structural damage. They are replacing the lower body panel on the passenger side and repainting the one on the driver's side. There is a couple of what I would call outriggers that extend off the frame that need repair. One will need to be replaced and one rewelded. Attached is a better picture of the passenger side damage. The driver side damage is minimal. They will straighten the lower panel and repaint. This also includes 2 new wheels but not the tires.480Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tire Failures
Let me answer some of the questions. The manufacturer is BCT. Which stands for Bejing Tire Company. They are one of the largest tire manufacturer's in China. Big whoop. The date code was 12/12. Purchase date was 03/13. Purchased from my local Goodyear dealer. Had less than 3000 miles on the tires. Here is a picture of the right side which had the most damage.280Views0likes0CommentsTire Failures
I believe I might have the record. 4 tire failures in less than 100 miles on the freeway. Yes, made in China. 1st one did not fail completely. A person behind us flagged us down about a bubble on a tire. Pulled over and changed right rear. That is the picture that shows the funny tread. Changed tire with the spare. 40 more miles, bang left rear. Had to go by a tire at Goodyear. Decided to head home. 20 more miles, bang right front. Damage to skirting and frame support. Bought 2nd tire and repaired damage to continue home. 15 more miles, bang left front. Stores closed and no more tires. Called Road America. Story for another time. Tow driver brought a tire on a rim from his personal stash and we installed on trailer. Made it home. Trailer is a Wildcat 30 foot. Weighs in at about 10,500 lbs. Tire pressure was checked before we left. Load range E tires. Factory tires were load range D. This is not a flogging of China tires. just curious if anybody can beat 4 failures in less than 100 miles. Footnote Damage could have been much worse but still not acceptable.6.7KViews0likes30Comments
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